The Residents' Services Select Committee scrutinises a wide range of council services, including those related to community and environment, and planning, housing, and growth. It also acts as a statutory Crime and Disorder Committee, reviewing the work of responsible authorities and the Safer Hillingdon Partnership.
The committee's remit covers areas such as waste management, environmental projects, libraries, theatres, museums, leisure services, community safety, trading standards, and planning services. It has the power to request information from and require attendance of officers from partner bodies involved in crime and disorder reduction.